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CANTON, N.Y.<\/strong> \u2013 The 19th-ranked SUNY Cortland men\u2019s lacrosse team delivered a statement performance on Saturday afternoon, exploding for 11 unanswered goals in the first quarter and cruising to a commanding 30-3 victory over SUNY Canton in a State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) matchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the win, the Red Dragons extended their winning streak to four games, improving to 11-2 overall and a perfect 4-0 in SUNYAC play. Canton remains winless in conference action and drops to 1-9 (0-4 SUNYAC) on the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cortland\u2019s offensive onslaught was relentless from the opening faceoff. The team\u2019s high-powered attack was led by Stefan Swedlund<\/strong> (Randolph, NJ), who poured in six goals and dished out an assist, and Mason Carroll<\/strong> (Clifton Park\/Shenendehowa), who added five goals and two assists. Caden Yancey<\/strong> (Fayetteville\/Fayetteville-Manlius) contributed a strong all-around performance with three goals and two assists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In total, 21 Red Dragons tallied at least one point in the win, highlighting the team\u2019s impressive depth and unselfish play. Nine players recorded multi-point outings, including Colton Hornquist<\/strong> (Eden), who added a goal and three assists, and Frank Neeson<\/strong> (Orchard Park) and Ryan Smith<\/strong> (East Islip), who each notched two goals and an assist. Liam Burns<\/strong>(Warners\/West Genesee) chipped in a goal and two assists, while James Violi<\/strong> (East Islip) added three assists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cortland\u2019s stifling defense was just as impressive. The Red Dragons allowed only one goal over the first three quarters, consistently disrupting Canton\u2019s offensive sets and forcing turnovers. Goalie Charlie Falowski<\/strong> (Redding, CT\/Joel Barlow) made one save in the first half before giving way to Jack Lucidi<\/strong> (Orchard Park) and Max Moran<\/strong> (Alamo, CA\/San Ramon Valley), who split time in the second half. Lucidi also recorded a save, while Moran closed out the final minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SUNY Canton was led by Austin Mesler<\/strong>, who scored twice, and Jonney Mclear<\/strong>, who had a goal and an assist. Goalie Hayden Todd<\/strong> faced a barrage of shots and made 35 saves in the contest, giving a strong effort despite the lopsided score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Red Dragons opened the game with complete control. In the first quarter alone, Cortland scored 11 goals\u2014getting contributions from Yancey, Neeson, Sam Rothman<\/strong> (Dix Hills\/Half Hollow Hills East) with two goals apiece, and goals from Smith, Burns, Klay Stuver<\/strong> (Fairport), Sean Kavanagh<\/strong> (North Canton, OH\/Hoover), and Jack O\u2019Brien<\/strong> (Babylon), whose tally marked his first of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mclear broke Cortland\u2019s streak with a goal early in the second quarter, but the Red Dragons answered with another six-goal run\u2014this time from six different scorers, including Yancey, Smith, Swedlund, Caden Morra<\/strong>(Farmingdale\/Plainedge), Nathan Nagengast<\/strong> (Bay Shore), and Matt Franzoni<\/strong> (Brielle, NJ\/Manasquan)\u2014to head into halftime with a commanding 17-1 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cortland\u2019s third quarter was once again dominated by Swedlund and Carroll. Swedlund opened with a natural hat trick, followed by goals from Carroll, Gannon Houghton<\/strong> (Morrisville\/Cazenovia), and two more from Carroll to close the frame, pushing the score to 24-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the fourth quarter, the Roos added two goals\u2014both by Mesler\u2014but Cortland kept the pressure on. Swedlund and Carroll each scored two more times, and Hornquist added another before Tristan Triolo<\/strong> (Northport) capped the day with a goal in the final minute of play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cortland\u2019s overwhelming 70-15 shot advantage and 27-10 faceoff win margin reflected its full-game dominance. The Red Dragons also cleared the ball effectively, going 19-for-20 on clear attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the regular season nearing its close, Cortland looks poised to make a strong push toward the SUNYAC playoffs. 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